Documents from Russia for CIS Countries

Documents for CIS Countries — What You Need to Know

The Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) remains a key destination for our clients. Kazakhstan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and Kyrgyzstan are popular countries for relocation, work, study, and business. Thousands of Russian-speaking citizens move to these countries every year, and all of them need documents from Russia properly prepared for use abroad.

The unique aspect of working with CIS countries lies in the different legalization regimes. Some countries have bilateral legal assistance agreements with Russia, which eliminates the need for apostille. Others require full processing through the Hague Convention. Understanding these nuances allows us to choose the optimal processing path for each client.

Since 2015, we have been helping clients with documents for all CIS countries. Our team knows the requirements of each state, works with translators in all regional languages, and delivers documents to any city in Central Asia and the Caucasus.

CIS Countries and Document Requirements

Requirements for legalization of Russian documents vary depending on the destination country. Below is current information for each CIS country indicating apostille requirements, translation needs, and processing specifics.

Kazakhstan

Apostille: NOT REQUIRED
Legal Assistance Treaty in effect. Notarized translation into Kazakh required. Processing: 5-10 days. Delivery: 3-5 days.

Armenia

Apostille: NOT REQUIRED
EAEU member, bilateral agreement. Translation into Armenian required. Processing: 5-10 days. Delivery: 4-6 days.

Uzbekistan

Apostille: DEPENDS ON DOCUMENT
Required for some documents. Translation into Uzbek/Russian. Processing: 5-15 days. Delivery: 4-7 days.

Kyrgyzstan

Apostille: NOT REQUIRED
EAEU member, legal assistance agreement. Translation into Kyrgyz/Russian. Processing: 5-10 days. Delivery: 4-6 days.

Tajikistan

Apostille: NOT REQUIRED
Bilateral agreement with Russia. Translation into Tajik required. Processing: 5-10 days. Delivery: 5-7 days.

Belarus

Apostille: NOT REQUIRED
Union State, documents mutually recognized. Translation usually not needed. Processing: 3-7 days. Delivery: 2-4 days.

Moldova

Apostille: REQUIRED
Not an EAEU member, Hague Convention. Translation into Romanian required. Processing: 7-15 days. Delivery: 4-6 days.

Turkmenistan

Apostille: REQUIRED
No legal assistance agreement. Translation into Turkmen required. Processing: 10-20 days. Delivery: 5-8 days.

Georgia

Apostille: REQUIRED
Withdrew from CIS, Hague Convention. Translation into Georgian required. Processing: 7-15 days. Delivery: 4-6 days.

Important: For EAEU countries (Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus), apostille is NOT required thanks to legal assistance agreements. This significantly simplifies and speeds up document processing, and reduces the cost of service.

What Documents Are Needed for CIS Countries

Depending on the purpose — work, study, residence permit, marriage, business — the list of documents varies. Below are the main categories of documents we process for CIS countries.

Birth Certificate

For children, school enrollment, citizenship applications. Translation into the official language of the destination country.

Marriage Certificate

For family reunification, name change, spouse registration. Translation and certification.

Police Clearance Certificate

Mandatory for work, residence permits, citizenship. Issued by Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs with delivery to CIS country.

Diploma and Certificate

For employment, university enrollment, nostrification. Translation into the language of the destination country.

Medical Certificates

X-rays, lab tests, vaccination certificates. For work, residence permits, educational institutions.

Powers of Attorney

For legal representation, real estate transactions, business management in the CIS country.

Property Documents

Property registry extracts, purchase agreements. For transactions, inheritance, tax authorities.

Family Composition Certificate

For benefits, allowances, family residence permits. Issued by ZAGS or MFC.

Document Processing for CIS Countries — Step by Step

We handle the entire process — from obtaining the document in Russia to delivery to the destination country. Each step is controlled by our specialists.

1. Consultation

Contact us via WhatsApp or Telegram. Tell us which CIS country you need documents for and for what purpose. We will determine if apostille is needed, translation requirements, and provide exact cost and timeline.

2. Document Retrieval

If you don't have the required documents, we will obtain them from Russian authorities — ZAGS, Ministry of Internal Affairs, court, university — based on a notarized power of attorney. The power of attorney can be issued at a Russian consulate or notary in your country.

3. Legalization (if required)

For countries requiring apostille (Moldova, Turkmenistan, Georgia), we will obtain it from the appropriate Russian authority. For EAEU countries, this step is skipped — documents are already ready for translation.

4. Translation and Certification

The document is translated into the official language of the destination country. Translation is certified by a notary in Russia or at the consulate. We work with professional translators in Kazakh, Armenian, Uzbek, Kyrgyz, Tajik, Turkmen, Georgian, and Romanian.

5. Verification and Dispatch

We send you photos of completed documents for verification. After confirmation, documents are shipped by courier with tracking and insurance.

6. Delivery to CIS Country

Documents are delivered by international courier service (DHL, FedEx, Pony Express) to any city in the destination country. Delivery time: 3 to 7 business days depending on country and city.

Document Delivery to CIS Countries

We deliver documents to all CIS countries via reliable courier services. Each shipment is insured and has a tracking number for online monitoring.

Delivery Times by Country

Country	Major Cities	Delivery Time
Kazakhstan	Almaty, Astana	3-5 business days
Armenia	Yerevan, Gyumri	4-6 business days
Uzbekistan	Tashkent, Samarkand	4-7 business days
Kyrgyzstan	Bishkek, Osh	4-6 business days
Tajikistan	Dushanbe, Khujand	5-7 business days
Belarus	Minsk, Brest	2-4 business days
Moldova	Chisinau	4-6 business days
Turkmenistan	Ashgabat	5-8 business days
Georgia	Tbilisi, Batumi	4-6 business days

Why Clients Choose Global Docs Pro

Over 9 years of experience with documents for CIS countries
We know each country's requirements — no unnecessary work
We work with translators for all CIS languages
Direct connections with ZAGS, Ministry of Internal Affairs, courts throughout Russia
Over 300 documents per month for clients worldwide
Transparent pricing — full cost upfront
Photos of completed documents before dispatch
Insured delivery with tracking
Support in Russian

Frequently Asked Questions About Documents for CIS

Answers to common questions about document legalization for Commonwealth countries.

Do I need an apostille for documents for Kazakhstan? ▼

No, apostille is not required for Kazakhstan. Russia and Kazakhstan have a Legal Assistance Treaty, meaning official documents issued by government authorities of one country are accepted in the other without additional legalization. A notarized translation into Kazakh is sufficient.

Do I need an apostille for documents for Armenia? ▼

No, apostille is not required for Armenia. Armenia is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union and has a bilateral legal assistance agreement with Russia. Russian official documents are accepted by Armenian authorities without apostille. Only translation into Armenian is required.

For which CIS countries is an apostille required? ▼

Apostille is required for: Moldova (not an EAEU member), Turkmenistan (no legal assistance agreement), Georgia (withdrew from CIS). For Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Belarus, apostille is NOT required due to bilateral agreements. For Uzbekistan, it depends on the document type and purpose.

What documents are most commonly needed for CIS countries? ▼

The most requested documents: birth certificates (for children, school enrollment), marriage certificates, police clearance certificates (for work, residence permits), diplomas and certificates (for work, study), medical certificates. For real estate and business: property extracts, incorporation documents.

Do you deliver documents to CIS countries? ▼

Yes, we deliver documents to all CIS countries: Kazakhstan (Almaty, Astana), Armenia (Yerevan), Uzbekistan (Tashkent), Kyrgyzstan (Bishkek), Moldova (Chisinau), Turkmenistan (Ashgabat), Georgia (Tbilisi) and other cities. Delivery via international courier services takes 3-7 business days.

Do documents need to be translated for CIS countries? ▼

Yes, in most cases translation into the official language of the destination country is required. For Kazakhstan — translation into Kazakh, for Armenia — into Armenian, for Uzbekistan — into Uzbek, for Moldova — into Romanian. Translation is certified by a notary or consulate. We work with translators for all CIS languages.

How much does document legalization for CIS countries cost? ▼

Cost depends on the destination country, document type, apostille requirement and translation. For EAEU countries (Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan) the cost is lower as no apostille is needed. We always provide the full cost upfront before starting work. Contact us for a free quote.